Union Plus Programs for TCU Members
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
ALL HANDS ON DECK—MAYDAY MAYDAY— TCU/IAM MEMBER IN IMMEDIATE NEED
On April 15th., 2011 TCU/IAM Local Lodge 861 member, and Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Shantell Berry and her family lost their home to a devastating fire. While everyone got out safely they only have the clothing they were wearing at the time the fire broke out. Their home was a complete loss. The family is currently staying
TCU Locals in Pennsylvania Invited to Attend Machinists State Council Convention
The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Holidome & Conference Center; 2000 Loucks Road; York, PA. The Call to Order will be Monday June 20, 2011 at 9:00 am, and will continue through Wednesday, June 22, 2011 until all business has been completed. TCU President Bob Scardelletti sent a letter to every Local
A Majority of House Republicans Voted Down an Amendment to Keep Fair Voting Rules for Rail and Airline Workers Who Want to Join a Union
Most Republicans in the House of Representatives voted today to strip the rights of rail and airline workers at the behest of their corporate buddies. Namely FedEx and Delta Airlines whose employees are currently attempting to join unions. Word on the hill is the Republicans who gutted our rights are in line for substantial contributions
We Are One Events Planned Around the Country – April 4th
April 4th marks the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in Memphis. The sanitation workers were trying to form a union with AFSCME. Dr. King stood beside them because he knew the right to bargain collectively is every American’s right. He gave his life for the freedom to bargain, to vote, to afford
The Republican Agenda – Crushing the American Worker
In one of the most petty acts in the recent wave of anti-worker attacks from Republican governors and legislatures, Maine Gov. Paul LePage has ordered the removal of a 36-foot mural depicting the state’s labor history from the Department of Labor. On top of that, he is removing the names of renowned labor leaders from
Wisconsin Judge Blocks Implementation of Law Limiting Collective Bargaining Rights
A Wisconsin judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the state’s new and contentious collective bargaining law from taking effect, a measure that drew tens of thousands of protesters (including TCU members) to the state Capitol and sent some Democrats fleeing to Illinois in an attempt to block a vote on it. The judge’s order
TTD President Testifies Against the Privatization of Amtrak
Transportation Trades Department (TTD), of which TCU is a member, President Ed Wytkind Testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I), Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee field hearing March 11, 2011. The hearing titled “Finding Ways to Encourage and Increase Private Sector Participation in Passenger Rail Service” again focused on ways to privatize
TCU Members Join the Rally in Wisconsin
TCU members protested In Wisconsin to show our solidarity with the workers fighting for their collective bargaining rights. Even with all the protesting going on, in the dead of night, Wisconsin Senate Republicans rammed through a bill that strips Wisconsinites of the collective bargaining rights their parents and grandparents bargained for, marched for, went on
Scardelletti to Congress – Don’t Privatize Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
TCU President Bob Scardelletti testified January 27 at a special hearing of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I). The hearing was held at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The hearing was called by new T&I Chairman John Mica (R-FL), a longtime fierce critic of Amtrak, who replaced one of
Protect Your Kidneys, Save Your Heart
Enhancing Lives Affected by Kidney Disease – Vision of International Kidney Foundation The International Kidney Foundation has designated the second Thursday of March as World Kidney Day. Since its inception in 2006, their campaign each year focuses on a single theme to help bring awareness to kidney disease which is life-altering. On March 10th, the